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PRESS RELEASE 15th/08/2023 The editors, Bauchi State Command Crime Bulletin OPERATION RESTORE PEACE (ORP) AND RAPID RESPONSE SQUAD (RRS) CONTINUE TO CRACK DOWN ON CRIMINAL ELEMENTS IN BAUCHI STATE: NINE SUSPECTS ARRESTED Bauchi, August 14, 2023 – The joint efforts of Operation Restore Peace (ORP) and the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Bauchi State Police Command have led to a significant breakthrough in the fight against criminal activities within the state. As a result, nine suspects have been apprehended in recent operations. On August 13, 2023, at about 15:03 hours, operatives of Operation Restore Peace apprehended three suspected armed robbers who had been causing havoc in the Bauchi metropolis. Acting on credible intelligence regarding the activities of a robbery syndicate in the area, the operatives swiftly took action. The syndicate had been under the Command's watchlist due to their involvement in several armed robberies. Their most recent criminal activities occurred on...

LASTMA, Army Partner On Traffic Management In Lagos Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority and Officials of the Nigerian Army on Tuesday agreed to strengthen their partnership on traffic management in Lagos. The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq, revealed this in a press statement. In a video clip trending on Monday, some soldiers were seen beating up a LASTMA official, in the Ojota area of the state, knocking him out in what looks to be a retaliation. The General Manager of LASTMA, Bolaji Oreagba, during a working visit by Officials of the 9 Brigade Command of the Nigerian Army led by Brigadier General Adegoke Moses Adetuyi at LASTMA Headquarters in Oshodi, Lagos, noted that there was no love lost between the two agencies. Oreagba said, "The incident pertaining to the face-off between a LASTMA officer and a soldier is unfortunate, but there is no love lost between the two sister agencies and that LASTMA personnel w...

Neymar completes £78m move to Al-Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain Superstar footballer Neymar has completed his £78m move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. Neymar left PSG after agreeing on a two-year deal with the PIF-backed club, one that is understood to be worth £130million a year. He becomes the biggest name in football to move to the oil-rich nation after Cristiano Ronaldo left England. He rejected the possibility of a loan move to his former club Barcelona, which would have included an option to buy him outright next year. The Brazilian was seen speaking to the Saudi club's fans in a video on their social media pages where he is heard saying: 'I am here in Saudi Arabia'. 'It is inevitably difficult to say goodbye to a legend of the club, which Neymar will be forever,' PSG chairman Nasser Al-Khelaïfi said. 'I will never forget the day he arrived at Paris Saint-Germain, nor what he brought to our club and our project over the past six years. 'We have liv...

"I don't care if it takes two years, I must see Sabinus." A young man is currently trekking from Benue to Lagos state to meet Sabinus. He said he wants to give him a gift personally. The man said that people have been supporting him on the road with pure water and biscuits for the journey.

Did You Not Ask Me To Remove Your Surname From Our Child’s Name? – Sandra Iheuwa Blästs Ex-husband Nigerian socialite and businesswoman, Sandra Iheuwa has called out her ex-husband Steve Maduka popularly known as Steve Thompson over claims that she removed his surname from their son’s name. Nigerian socialite and businesswoman, Sandra Iheuwa has called out her ex-husband Steve Maduka popularly known as Steve Thompson over claims that she removed his surname from their son’s name. According to Iheuwa, her ex accused her of stopping their son from bearing his name after insisting that he did not want his name in any of the boy’s certificates. Iheuwa disclosed how she replaced Thompson’s name with her father’s name so she could file paperwork for their son. She went on to claim that Thompson owes her millions, maintaining that he came into her life to destroy her. She warned netizens not to advice her to keep quiet, adding that they could help in paying his debt if they want her to stay s...

Saheed Osupa Abandoned Me After Making Him Popular’ – Kola Olootu Popular Yoruba media personality, Kola Olootu, has called out Nigerian fuji musician, Akorede Babatunde, better known as Saheed Osupa, for allegedly neglecting him despite his monumental contributions to his music career. Olootu made the claims in a video shared on his TikTok page, stating he orchestrated the event that shot Osupa into the limelight. According to him, the crowning glory of Osupa as the ‘fuji king’ was masterminded by him alongside the late Fuji maestro, Sikiru Ayinde Balogun, popularly known as Barrister. Olootu further expressed frustration that Osupa after he rose to prominence and garnered wealth forgot him, adding he had also become an enemy. He said, “We planned it together at my house in Oluyole after Saheed informed me that Baba (Barrister) was coming for his birthday show. I told him to arrange for a crown before Baba arrives and leave the rest of the job to me. When we gave the crown to Baba, he...

Bobrisky Buries His Late Father Amid Tears. More photos below.   

If You're Looking For Corrupt Leaders, Look Within, Fani-Kayode Tackles Galloway, Former UK Lawmaker Over 'Tinubu Is Drug Dealer' Comment  “I started to look into the past of the ECOWAS Chairman, Tinubu. I didn't realise that he was a drug dealer in the United States . And the election that brought him to power is still being credibly contested as fraudulent”-George Galloway, Former Member of the UK Parliament. I had promised myself that I would not say a word at this time when people throw bricks at our President because we have already won the election and the battle is long over. However here I will make an exception because I just can't bear it when these sanctimonious, self-seeking, self-serving, self-righteous, self-obsessed and narcisstic white boys start mouthing off about our country and our leaders. And of course these are my words and thoughts and I speak only for myself.  Someone please tell this old fart called George not to bite off more than he can ch...

ALL ORIGINAL ASSETS OF ALVAN IKOKU FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION (AIFUE) BE RETURNED - GOVERNOR UZODIMMA ORDERS  The Imo State Governor, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma has instructed that all original assets of Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education (AIFUE) be returned to the institution.  This decision comes after the members of Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education (AIFUE) Lands Recovery's recommendation to restore the assets in line with the institution's new status.  He commended members of the committee for their painstaking contributions in arriving at the report and recommendations.  The Governor reiterated his administration's commitment to the implementation of the 3R Mantra, Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, and Recovery for the well-being of Ndi Imo, the development of the State, and the Recovery of the commonwealth stolen by inconsiderate politicians.  Speaking earlier, the Chairman of the Committee, Professor Vitalis ...

 DISCIPLINE: IGP APPROVES, CONDUCTS MENTORING PROGRAMME FOR YOUNG WOMEN OFFICERS Harps on Gender Inclusivity The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, in a commendable move towards promoting gender inclusivity and professional development within the Nigeria Police Force, has approved and overseen a comprehensive mentoring programme targeting young women officers for better service delivery, decency, and self-esteem. The initiative is part of the IGP’s commitment to implementing the National Action Plan (NAP) on Women, Peace, and Security in line with the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 aimed at ensuring gender-sensitive and responsive security sector reform.  This programme commenced with an interactive session by the representative of the IGP, the Force Gender Adviser, Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG Aishatu Abubakar Baju, PhD, OON, mni, and other senior female officers, with the recent graduating female cadets at...

ENUGU POLICE OPERATIVES ARREST INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN THE VIRAL VIDEO OF A YOUNG LADY BEING BEATEN, STRIPPED AND HAIR FORCEFULLY SHAVED ...as CP Ammani orders thorough investigation and prosecution to serve as deterrent Police Operatives serving in Nsukka Area Command of the Enugu State Command, on 14/08/2023, identified and arrested one Obed Chekwube Ugwuanyi a.k.a. MC Sharp (male), aged 32, Chinenye Agbo a.k.a. Star Ella Ada (female), aged 26, and Anastasia Onu (female), aged 26. The trio and others at large are involved in the viral video wherein Chinenye was seen being beaten, her cloth torn and stripped, and her hair forcefully shaved on the allegation of beating up Anastasia, who is Obed's girlfriend, and giving her a human bite on the chest. 2. Preliminary investigation reveals that the trio are, however, claiming that the video, which has generated public outcry and condemnation due to the inconceivable assault, inhuman and degrading treatments meted out on Chinenye as see...

Why I Slept In Port Harcourt Brothel 23 Years Ago – I Go Dye Nigerian comedian, Francis Agoda, popularly known as ‘I Go Die’, has recounted how he spent a night at a brothel in Port – Harcourt many years ago.  the comedian via his verified Instagram account on Tuesday disclosed that he could not afford to sleep in a hotel after he was invited for an event which paid him so little. According to I Go Dye, he was paid 10,000 naira and did not know his feeding, accommodation and transportation were part of the money. He said he had to beg a prostitute to allow him spend the night in her room for one thousand Naira. Recounting the experience, he shared a throwback photo of that very day with the caption : “This picture Expresses a rare story of zeal and hope, this was 23years ago, Dec 26th 2000 with the producer of Nite of a thousand Laugh Mr Opa Williams at Port harcourt Nite of a thousand laugh event.  On this day, I wasn’t able to sleep in an hotel because I was paid 10k months ...

Wike Visits Ganduje Amid Defection Rumour Former governor of Rivers State and a Minister designate, Nyesom Wike, visited the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Gnaduje, in Abuja, on Tuesday. Wike, who worked against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in the 2023 election, has repeatedly denied plotting to join the ruling party. “I am not a member of APC and will not be. But, they have made me recognise that they are the heroes of this country. APC governors came out to say for the unity of this country, the presidency should go to the south,” he once said while dismissing the rumor. But during a thanksgiving service organised in his honour shortly after he handed over power in Rivers, Governor Simi Fubara asked Wike not to abandon him if he ends up in the ruling party. “While we are seeing sign that it’s like you want to go over to the other side with everybody wishing that, please don’t be too far from me...

13th August 2023 PRESS RELEASE ARREST OF A SUSPECTED KIDNAPPER/SELF-KIDNAPPER, ARMED ROBBER, CULTISTS RECOVERY OF TWO LOCALLY MADE CUT-TO-SIZE GUNS, ONE DOUBLE BARREL GUN, AND CARTRIDGES ARREST OF A SUSPECTED INDIAN HEMP DEALER/RECOVERY OF WEEDS SUSPECTED TO BE INDIAN HEMP The Command has been investigating the murder of one Regina Ogana ‘f’ who was kidnapped alongside her husband and other members of her family on 02/08/2023 . The Command received another distress call from the husband of the deceased that one of his brothers  Eseoghene Ezekiel Obeje  ‘m’ aged 28 made a suspicious call to him that he was kidnapped and that the kidnappers were demanding a ransom of Five Hundred Thousand Naira only (#500,000)  and Money was transferred into the said Eseoghene’s account as his ransom.  The Commissioner of Police CP Wale Abass gave a marching order to the DPO Oreropke Division to embark on an intelligence-led investigation and ensure that the perpetrators are arrested. ...

NPA slams new stamp duty on trucks The Nigerian Ports Authority, through the Trucks Transit Parks, has introduced a mandatory N50.00 stamp duty payment on every N1,000 receipt issued to truck drivers. This was contained in a notice sighted by the PUNCH on Tuesday. In the notice dated August 14th the management of TTP said that with effect from September, the NPA has directed them to commence the implementation of the directive on the denotation of all issued receipts of N1,000.00 and above in value with N50.00. According to TTP, the directive is a policy of the Federal Ministry of Finance issued two years ago to all Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies. The notice read in part, “In furtherance to the provisions of the Finance Act, the Federal Ministry of Finance issued a circular dated April 19, 2021, directing all heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of Government to denote all issued receipts of N1,000.00 and above in value with N50.00 Stamp produced by the Nigeri...

 BE WARY OF HEAVY RAINS/ FLASH FLOODS IN ETI-OSA, OJO, BADAGRY, IKEJA, IKOYI SURULERE, OTHERS THIS WEEK … As LASG Issues Flood Alerts to Residents The Lagos State Government on Tuesday issued a fresh flood alert to residents of some parts of the state to be wary of heavy rainfall during the week spanning the 14th to 18th of August.         In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services and Water Resources, Engineer Lekan Shodeinde, the state advised residents of Apapa, Badagry, Eti Osa, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Ikoyi, Lagos Island and Ojo to prepare for very heavy rainfalls which may induce flash flooding during the week and beyond. Relying on a flood alert advisory issued by the Flood Emergency Warning System (FEWS) Central Hub of the Federal Ministry of the Environment, Shodeinde urged all residents of listed areas to be vigilant and watchful about rainfalls during and after the periods. He also urged residents of flood plains and lo...

 Commencement of student loan implementation set for 2023/2024 academic session--- FG declares The Federal Ministry of Education has announced that the implementation of the Students Loans scheme is scheduled to commence during the 2023/2024 academic session. This disclosure was made by David Adejo, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, during a meeting with the House of Representatives Committee on Students Loans. Adejo also dispelled rumours that the signing of the Students Loan Act had prompted several federal universities to increase their charges. He emphasized that President Bola Tinubu has directed the completion of necessary work on the modalities for the students’ loan implementation, with a target start date in September 2023. Adejo further stated that the president has established a coordinating committee, with the Chief of Staff serving as the chairman, adding that the committee comprises key entities such as the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Federal Budget Office, th...

ARCON suspends two top officials for approving ‘All Eyes on Judiciary’ billboard The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has suspended two top officials for approving the ‘All Eyes on Judiciary’ billboard advert in Abuja. Reports have it that the Federal Government on Tuesday dissolved the Secretariat of the Advertising Standard Panel (ASP) over its approval of billboards termed as blackmailing the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal with the title: ‘All Eyes on The Judiciary.’  A statement by the Director-General of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo, confirmed the suspension. The suspended officials are the Director and Deputy Director Regulations of the council. Fadolapo said the advertisement is considered blackmail against the Nigerian Judiciary, the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, and particularly the Honourable Justices of the Tribunal who are expected to discharge their judicial functions without fear or fa...

 Burna Boy, Wizkid among 10 most watched African singers on YouTube Popular Nigerian singers Burna Boy and Wizkid have been listed among the ten most-watched African singers on YouTube. The duo reaffirmed their place as a global music icon. The latest list seen by The Nation represents a diverse array of music icons across Africa.  Nigerian songs have continued to gain global recognition.  For the two Nigerian superstars — Burna Boy and Wizkid — their songs have gained worldwide success as it hit top of global charts, record sales, summer playlist of prominent figures and recognition in international awards. Here is the list below: 1. Mohamed Ramadan – 5.37 billion views 2. Saad Lamjarred – 4.37 billion views Open Letter ESQ 3. Tamer Hosny – 3.31 billion views Advertisement 4. Soolking – 2.82 billion views 5. Hassan Shakosh – 2.42 billion views 6. Burna Boy – 2.249 billion views 7. Diamond Platnumz – 2.244 billion views 8. Balti – 2.049 billion views 9. Wizkid – 1.762 bil...

Meet Nigerian businessman who owns a football club in Portugal Not everyone will know him but his name will ring a bell in the ears of sports lovers. Kunle Soname is a Nigerian politician, entrepreneur, sports enthusiast and chairman of Bet9ja, a betting website he founded in 2013. He is the first Nigerian to acquire a European club C.D. Feirense which he bought in 2015. Remo Stars Football Club previously known as FC DENDER was founded by Soname in 2004. The club relocated from Lagos State to the Remo area of Ogun State and is playing in the Nigerian Premier League’s Top Division. He is the founder of the private Nigerian airline ValueJet. Soname studied Estate Management at Obafemi Awolowo University where he graduated in 1988. He ventured into politics in 2003 and was elected as the Executive Chairman of Ikosi-isheri Local Council a post he held till 2011. In 2022, he was inducted as a patron at the University of Lagos for his philanthropic activities. Soname is married to Kemi Sona...

𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘂𝗺 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗞𝗲𝗸𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗼’𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘃𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝘅𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Anambra shuttle bus drivers Forum (ASBDF) and Anambra Keke Riders Forum(AKDF) may withdraw services to the public any moment soon. This, according to them, is to protest government heavy taxation. The protest is to be led by a petroleum engineering graduate of Federal University of Technology, Owerri ( FUTO), Imo State, who is a Keke rider in the State, Engr Chuks Chukwudindu . The group alleged that the state government configured its account app to five weeks a month instead of four, compelling them to pay for five weeks in a month. They stated that even when their vehicles would be in the mechanic, they would still be compelled to pay levies to government. They reached the decision after their weekly meeting in Awka , the Anambra state capital. According to them, the governor, Charles Soludo had placed a heavy yoke of taxation on them in t...

𝐌𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐚 𝐎𝐤𝐨𝐧𝐤𝐰𝐨 e𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 in 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝  Nigerian girl emerges top among students from 150 countries to win British Council Award . The 17-year-old pupil, received the British Council Outstanding Cambridge Learner’s Award (Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education Top in the World 2023) for outstanding performance in English as a second language. Mmesona is from Anambra State, and attends Chrisland High School, Lagos State.  

I sold BRT tickets to pursue my career – Singer Oxlade Popular singer Oxlade, has recalled how he absconded from home to pursue his musical passion. The ‘O2’ crooner reminisced on how he slept under the bridge to enable him hone his skills. He said his lecturer dad was against his decision to do music, forcing him to abscond and do several menial jobs to survive. Oxlade explained how he sold BRT bus tickets and took shelter at Ojuelegba barrack bridge sometimes. While appearing on the Afrobeats podcast championed by Adesope Olajide, Oxlade said:  “Back then, I used to sleep at Ojuelegba barrack bridge sometimes. I did several menial jobs to survive. I was selling BRT tickets.”  

Gunmen Invade School, Kill 2 Teachers Suspected gunmen killed two teachers and injured the Vice Principal of BECO Comprehensive School Kwi, Riyom local government area of Plateau State. Recall that the local government, along with Mangu and Barakin-ladi local government areas of the state, have been under attack by gunmen in the past three months, leading to several deaths and the destruction of farmlands and properties. The Principal of the school, Mr Dantoro Gyang, who confirmed the attack to the Nigerian Tribune, said the staff of the school were on routine meetings at about 2:00 p.m on Monday when some herdsmen led their cows into the premises for grazing, adding that they were confronted by the security men on duty. According to him, while the security men interrogated them on why they grazed into the school premises, the staff came out of the meeting to see what was happening. He said, “While we are trying to engage them on the need to vacate the school premises, two of them sudd...